Major 7th slash chord
Level 4: Slash chords
Notes: E, G♯, B, D♯ · Bass note: G♯ · 5th Position
Also known as: Emaj7/G♯, Emaj7/G#, Emaj7 over G♯, Emaj7 over G#, E major 7th over G♯, Emaj7 slash G♯
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), Emaj7/G♯. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), Emaj7/G♯. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play Emaj7/G♯
- Place your first finger on the fifth fret of the B string.
- Place your second finger on the sixth fret of the D string.
- Place your third finger on the seventh fret of the high E string.
- Place your fourth finger on the eighth fret of the G string.
- Strum only the D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Play the plain chord first, then this slash chord, and listen to how the new bass note changes the sound.
Chord video
Watch Emaj7/G♯, step by step
A short animation that builds the Emaj7/G♯ chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice Emaj7/G♯
Practice progression
Emaj7, Emaj7/G♯
Switch between Emaj7 and Emaj7/G♯ until the changes feel smooth.